Area of Irregular Shapes

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What is the area of a shape?

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The area of a shape is the amount of space inside it, measured in square units.

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What units are used to measure area?

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Common units for measuring area include square units, square centimeters (sq cm), square inches (sq in), and square meters (sq m).

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How do you find the area of a rectangle?

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To find the area of a rectangle, multiply its length by its width. Area = Length × Width.

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What is an irregular shape?

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An irregular shape is a shape that does not have equal sides or angles, and its area can be more complex to calculate.

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How can you estimate the area of an irregular shape?

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You can estimate the area of an irregular shape by dividing it into smaller regular shapes (like rectangles or triangles), calculating their areas, and then adding them together.

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What is the area of a square with a side length of 4 units?

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Area = Side × Side = 4 units × 4 units = 16 square units.

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If a shape has an area of 24 square units, what does that mean?

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It means that the space inside the shape can fit 24 unit squares.

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What is the area of a triangle?

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The area of a triangle is calculated using the formula: Area = 1/2 × Base × Height.

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How do you find the area of a shape with a complex boundary?

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You can use grid paper to count the number of squares that fit inside the shape to estimate its area.

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What is the area of a shape with a length of 10 cm and a width of 3 cm?

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Area = Length × Width = 10 cm × 3 cm = 30 square centimeters.